I would rather move Lou and his longer contract out (would have 3 years left after this season) than the expiring deal of Willie Green. Plus, I don't think you can have Gordon and Lou on the court at the same time, ever. hahaha

What about Ben Gordon at the 2 for the Sixers? Like it or not? Could probably be had for Kapano and Lou Williams (salaries about even out)? Gives Pistons some salary flexibility and the Sixers get a legit scorer.

Brian to answer your earlier question ("Tom, you've been around the team for a long time. Is this the worst season in terms of expectations (realistic or not) and results? I can't think of anyone who predicted the Sixers would be more than a game our two out of the playoffs, at worst. Now they're fighting for 4th-worst record in the league") from the other post --

Yes, it's probably the worst season in that respect (started covering the Sixers in 1988). I think I predicted 36 wins and they're probably headed for 28 or 29. I was also disappointed in 2008-09 after the Sixers, on the heels of signing Brand, had to really come on in the second half just to get to 41-41.

Guys, if you get Gordon and draft a big that a] can eventually start for a championship level team b]defend next to Marreese c] replace Elton in a year as a starter than what holes are there besides the bench. If Jrue, Gordon, Iggy, rookie big and a Sam/ Spieghts platoon are in place that group can play together and add a stud when Elton expires [contract that is].

I think it's kind of ridiculous saying someone isn't a starter on a championship team. Antoine Walker was a starter on a championship team. Derek Fisher is complete garbage at this point, and he was a starter on a championship team. The list is pretty long.

It's not about the level of any player, it's about the collective skills of the group.

For as bad as Jordan has been this year, Elton has been equally awful, maybe worse considering his contract. People seem to care that hes robbing the franchise because hes got a pleasant demeanor and is a "team guy" in the process

Yeah - no one has said anything bad about Eltons play this year, you're right, no one in the entire world has said anything like Elton Brand has the most untradeable contract in the nba - no one locally or nationally.

Again - the amount of money a player is going to make in a season does not make them a better player...

he's playing for an idiot coach who throws him under the bus - constantly - to cover his own ass - he was good in the middle of the season when the sixers showed some life - but it's been apparent for a couple months this team sucks more than reality tv.

Wouldn't you say Iguodala has gotten much more criticism over the course of the season though? I don't think Eddie Jordan has anything to do with Elton being physically incapable of putting together a full game.

I agree about shutting both of them down, the Sixers are still new to tanking(they'll get better at it over the next 2 or 3 years).